Cash on Delivery Character Descriptions
ERIC SWAN – (30-45) – He has been defrauding the DSS for two years by claiming benefits for an army of fictitious lodgers. Quick on his feet with tall tales, Eric is trying to be an honest guy, having guilt over deceiving the government. He is a bit high strung. Auditioners should be adept at physical humor.
LINDA SWAN – (30’s) - Eric’s wife, who is practical, down to earth and knows nothing about what Eric has been doing.
NORMAN McDONALD – (35-45) - A shoe salesman who is Eric’s friend and lodger, Norman has no idea Eric is claiming benefits in his name. He is a slightly dim, easily flustered man. Norman should be able to lift/drag an unconscious Uncle George.
MR. JENKINS – (50’s) - A Department of Social Security inspector, checking out Eric’s situation, Jenkins is probably less intelligent than he thinks. He is firm and stern but a bit clumsy.
UNCLE GEORGE – (60-70) - Eric’s cooperative, chirpy old uncle. He is happy with life and a story teller; has a physically demanding role. The character is banged in the head repeatedly and spends most of the second act unconscious on stage.
SALLY CHESSINGTON – (30’s) - Young, over anxious bereavement counselor, who is kind, caring, and helpful, Sally is mistaken for Norman’s fiancée. She must be able to lift a stretcher with a dummy on it and will be chasing the dead Uncle George around when he makes his escape.
DOCTOR CHAPMAN – (50’s) - A ‘first-day-on-the-job’ marriage guidance counselor, Chapman is overwhelmed, and tries to be understanding.
MR. FORBRIGHT – (Over 40) - A ghoulish undertaker, Forbright must be able to lift a stretcher with a dummy on it and will be chasing the dead uncle George around when he makes his escape.
MS. COWPER – (over 40) - A humorless DSS inspector, this severe, large busted bureaucrat will be fondled on stage by Eric who believes that she is Norman in drag.
MISS DIXON – (30’s) - Norman’s girl-next-door fiancée
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